Sony ZS-X7 User Manual

3-867-834-12 (1)©1999 Sony CorporationPersonal AudioSystemOperating InstructionsZS-X7

The CD Player10Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program playmodes (see pages 11 - 13).1 Press

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 11Playing tracks inrandom order(Shuffle Play)You can play tracks in random order.1 Press POWER to turn on the player.2 Pres

The CD Player121 Press POWER to turn on the player.2 Press x.“Cd” appears in the display.3 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”appears in the display.4

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 13TipYou can play the sameprogram again, sincethe program is saveduntil you open the CDcompartment.To cancel Program PlayPr

The CD Player141 Press POWER.2 Press x.“Cd” appears in the display.3 Press ESP.The ESP indication appears in the display.To cancel the ESP functionPre

The RadioThe Radio15The RadioPresetting radiostationsYou can store radio stations into theplayer’s memory. You can preset upto 20 radio stations, 10 f

The Radio16Playing presetradio stationsOnce you've preset the stations, usePRESET + or – to tune in your favoritestations.1 Press POWER to turn o

The Timer 17The TimerBefore you set the clock, connect the power source (seepage 23).1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digitflashes.2 Press T

The Timer18Waking up tomusicYou can wake up to music or a radioprogram at a preset time. Make sureyou have set the clock (see “Settingthe clock” on pa

The Timer 19The Timer5 Press TUNING•TIME SET + or – to set thevolume, then press DISPLAY•ENT MEM.6 Press STANDBY.The indication lights up and the pow

Introduction2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the player to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presen

The Timer20Falling asleep tomusicYou can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep

The Timer 21The TimerUsing thecountdowntimerYou can set the player to sound beepafter a preset period of time, which isuseful as a kitchen timer, etc.

Setting Up22Setting UpPreparing thepower sourcesYou can use the AC power, batteriesor the car battery as a power source.1 Inserting the back-up batter

Setting Up 23Setting Up2 Connecting the AC power adaptorInsert one end of the supplied AC power adaptor (AC-E700) to the DC IN 10.6 – 12 V socket loca

Setting Up244 Using the player on car batteryInsert one end of the supplied car battery cord (DCC-EC12) to the DC IN 10.6 – 12 V socket located on the

Setting Up 25Setting UpUsing the shoulder strapYou can carry your player safely using the supplied shoulder strap.Attaching the supplied shoulder stra

Setting Up26Selecting the sound characteristicPress SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasisyou want.Choose To getROCK powerful, clean sounds, em

Additional Information 27PrecautionsAdditional InformationOn safety• As the laser beam used in the CDplayer section is harmful to the eyes,do not atte

Additional Information28Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with acleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecenter out.• Do not use solvents such as

Additional Information 29TroubleshootingSymptomThe power is not on.The power is not on, and “bAttErY”and “CHECK” are displayedalternately.There is no

3IntroductionBasic OperationsTable of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD6 Listening to the radioThe CD Player8 Using the display9 Locating a speci

Additional Information30SymptomThe audio is weak or has poorquality.The picture of your TV becomesunstable.The timer does not operate.Remedy• Replace

Additional Information 31MaintenanceCleaning the lensIf the lens becomes dirty, it may cause askipping of sound during CD operation.Clean with a comme

Additional Information32SpecificationsGeneralSpeakerFull range: 8 cm (3 1⁄4 inches) dia.,6 ohms, cone type (2)Passive radiator: 12 × 6 cm (4 3⁄4 × 2

Additional Information 33IndexAAlarm 21Audio emphasis 26BBatteriesfor player 23memory back-up 22CCD player 8Cleaningcabinet 31lens 31Connecting

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Basic Operations4Playing a CDBasic OperationsConnect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23).1 Press POWER to turn on theplayer.2 Turn the lid of

Basic OperationsBasic Operations5Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Do thisadjust the volume Press VOL +, –.stop playback Press x.pause pla

Basic Operations6Listening to the radioConnect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23).1 Press POWER to turn on theplayer.2 Press BAND until the b

Basic OperationsBasic Operations7Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Pressadjust the volume VOL +, –turn on/off the radio POWERTo improve br

The CD Player8Using the displayYou can check information about the CDusing the display.The CD PlayerChecking the remaining timePress DISPLAY•ENT MEM w

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 9Locating a specificpoint in a trackYou can quickly find a specific point ina track while playing a CD.To locate Pressa poi